Santos star Diego in new move claim

Brazilian teenage star Diego has made new claims that he is ready to quit Santos and join Spurs next month.

Tottenham pulled out of a £7.6million deal last summer after learning that it would take up to a year for the 18 year old midfielder to obtain an Italian passport.

Santos coach Emerson Leao said: "Diego's father is in permanent contact with the board members of Tottenham."

Spurs acting manager David Pleat said: "I will not be saying anything about it at the moment."

Pleat will name the same squad that was on duty for the home win against Wolves for tomorrow's match at Newcastle. Christian Ziege, Jamie Redknapp and Simon Davies remain out with long term injuries.

Newcastle's Lee Bowyer is doubtful with a groin injury but manager Bobby Robson could recall Andy O'Brien in place of Titus Bramble.